The European Union as a unique economic and political union provides various types of
assistance, including financial support intended for member countries, candidate countries and
potential candidate countries. Croatian geostrategic position in the European transport system
is of exceptional character, because its position can play an important role in the process of
economic integration with the countries of Central and Southeastern Europe. However, for
optimal connection is required development of railway infrastructure, because the emphasis is
made on reconstruction, construction and modernization of railway infrastructure in the
Republic of Croatia. In order to rail network has become developed and competitive and
therefore the number of passanger and cargo will be increased, but this requires a lot of
investment. The Funds necessary for modernization and reconstruction of railway
infrastructure can be obtained by completed and approved projects co-financed from
European funds.